9 Ideas For Creating A Stylish Bookshelf

Styling bookshelves can feel like an overwhelming task. How much stuff do you put on the shelves? Are books really necessary? How much empty space should there be? These are all questions we ask ourselves when we decide to conquer our shelves.

To help make styling your bookshelves feel less daunting we’ve compiled a few ideas to help you create bookshelves that hold all your things and look great while doing it.

1. Create A Grid

Rather than randomly placing things on your shelves, create a grid in your mind and place books and objects in the spaces of the grid. This helps keep things organized and prevents your bookshelf from looking cluttered.

Plants literally give life to the shelves, and can be a great way to add height and depth to your display. They also help purify the air, making them great for your home environment.

5. Color Blocking

If you have a lot of books, chances are you’ll be able to sort them into colors. Arrange them on your shelves in their groups of colors and you’ll have a creative display that will inspire all who visit to pick up a book and start reading.

6. Beautiful Books

Big, hardcover books with beautiful spines or covers are the ones you’ll want to have sitting on your shelves. Don’t forget, if you do use hardcover books, take the jacket off to see what might be revealed underneath.

7. Keep It Odd

Group similar objects in odd numbers rather than even ones for a more aesthetically pleasing look. Odd number of objects create dimension and depth, while even ones can look flat and unfinished. If you must have even groups, then think about using different heights.